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Task: Provide a detailed explanation for why people are afraid of spiders.


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People have a fear of spiders due to their venomous bites and their ability to invade human spaces. Additionally, spiders have a tendency to be seen as creatures of darkness, associated with the unknown and feared for their seemingly unpredictable behavior. They also have a strange and often scary physical appearance with their long legs and hairy bodies. Finally, even though spiders have a vital role in many ecosystems, many people are simply disgusted by the thought of them.